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Im experiencing light headedness, and replacing of everyday words with other words. could this be stress related?
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Possible : Yes, emotional issues can affect speech &cognition but so can sleep deprivation, drugs and alcohol, meds with anticholinergic effects, nutritional deficiencies, etc. Explore with your doctor
Answered 12/1/2020
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Anxiety: I understand your concern. “light headedness’ can be due to Anxiety caused by stresses in your life: • Relationships/ Marriage • Separation • Parenting • Finances • Work • Frustration Seeing a Psychiatrist for these will help. “replacing of everyday words with other words” indicates need for Evaluation. Please see your Physician/Neurologist for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Answered 12/1/2020
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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/1/2020
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